Resident Experience & Activities Director

Regents Park at Aventura; Ojus (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Regents Park at Aventura in Florida is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, organize, develop and direct the activities department in alignment with current federal, state and local standards, facility policies, and direction from the Administrator.

You will plan and implement resident-centered activities, develop appropriate recreational opportunities, review policies annually, coordinate outreach and partnerships, and handle administrative duties including budgets and

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, two years of college; degree preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional licensed by the state; or eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or activity professional.
• Must have, as a minimum, two years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs of this facility to meet residents’ needs.
• Develop recreational activities opportunities appropriate to the resident population and individualized to needs.
• Review department policies and procedures at least annually and participate in changes.
• Coordinate community outreach and seek partnerships reflecting residents’ interests.
• Perform administrative requirements such as forms and reports to the Administrator.
• Coordinate with transportation services for activities outings when needed.
• Keep abreast of regulations and professional standards; suggest policy changes.
• Review departmental policies and job descriptions annually or as required.
• Direct the activities department with authority and accountability.
• Contribute to departmental budgets and workforce allocations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and consultants.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Age-appropriate care

Tactful communication

Leadership ability

Team supervision

Creativity in activities

willingness to learn

Education

Two years college

Licensed therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional

Two years social/recreation program experience in healthcare

Job description

Regents Park at Aventura in Florida is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, organize, develop and direct the activities department in alignment with current federal, state and local standards, facility policies, and direction from the Administrator.

You will plan and implement resident-centered activities, develop appropriate recreational opportunities, review policies annually, coordinate outreach and partnerships, and handle administrative duties including budgets and